Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1282
LSB#: 210711RW33 Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1206366
Year of Manufacture: June, 1942 (page 186 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: May, 1945
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no import mark. The gas cylinder lock screw is marked “P hexagone” which is a Winchester part (page 115 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 1206366”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90).
Hammer: “C46008-9 SA” – A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11” – A Springfield part (page 103).
Follower: Unmarked – Used by all 4 manufacturers (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2” –Correct for the Winchester serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “6535382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel: “3 S A 5 45” and “P”– A Springfield part (pages 61-63).
Bolt: “6528287 HRA / .U.” – A Harrington & Richardson part (page 53).
The stock and sights are described below.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked “left arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “B S”.
Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock above the trigger is marked with a faded Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock is marked “29” in white paint.
The bottom of the stock has been built up with epoxy to better fit the trigger group. The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows numerous small scrapes & scratches as well as thinning. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Some have damaged or removed small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The most prominent marks are under the left side of the receiver. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The lands are bright. The muzzle and grooves are semi bright. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.2. The throat shows a T.E. of 4.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish, as refinished. The gas cylinder lock was refinished in black. The gas cylinder assembly shows scrapes & thinning. The metal shows scuffs and light scrapes. The right side of the receiver and front of the bolt show some light thinning from cycling. The bottom metal was not refinished. It shows patches of light surface erosion. Some of the receiver markings are faded. The other markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a green canvas sling attached. It shows light discoloration. The end of the sling has been cut back and shows fraying. The fraying makes it difficult to feed the end through the buckle. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Garand was made back in 1942. It has since been rebuilt and refinished. It is in good shape for its age. The rifle has been rebuilt using mostly Springfield parts. This M1 Garand will add to your collection and should be fun to shoot.